The interior of the room is perfectly complemented by photo wallpapersdifferent themes. The process of wallpapering a room does not seem so complicated. But in reality, it is quite difficult to wallpaper without the necessary knowledge and experience. If other types of wallpaper do not always require compliance with the pattern joint, photo wallpaper should be arranged with this feature in mind.
Photo wallpapers are easy to stick to the surface and theyresistant to mechanical impacts. As a rule, after making a decision about gluing, the question arises: is it possible to glue photo wallpaper over old wallpaper? The answer to it is discussed in detail below. In addition, all the nuances associated with this process and the rules that must be followed to achieve the ideal result are described.
How to paste wallpaper on wallpaper pasted before?
The most important moment is the stagepreliminary treatment of the wall surface. If there is old wallpaper on the walls, it needs to be torn off. First of all, you should try to carefully remove it from the wall. If it comes off with difficulty, do not rush to tear it off in small pieces. There is an option to glue photo wallpaper on old wallpaper, but this process is demanding of the following factors:
Scheme for gluing walls with photo wallpaper.
- the depth of the texture ornament is no more than 0.2-0.3 mm;
- the use of photo wallpapers with the simplest method of pasting;
- the density of wallpaper should be at least 200 g / m2;
- old wallpaper should be moisture resistant and in good condition.
First of all, you need to pay attention tostructural pattern. If its depth does not correspond to the above value, it is better to refuse to paste the photo wallpaper immediately. This is due to the fact that such an ornament can easily show through the surface of the new wallpaper. Having previously found out that your old wallpaper fits these parameters, you need to buy a set of photo wallpapers, the characteristics of which correspond to the above requirements. Otherwise, the photo wallpaper will not be able to serve for a long time. When choosing photo wallpaper, you should take into account that halftones and solid patterns with clearly defined figures, in all likelihood, will not be able to hide the old wallpaper underneath. Therefore, you will need to focus on canvases with a small and low-contrast image in order to minimize the bleed-through of the previous wallpaper. It is recommended to take a closer look at photo wallpapers with images of a forest and thick grass, a metropolis and numerous lights, orchards.
It is advisable to peel off the old wallpaper, then photo wallpaperwill stick more smoothly. If you are wondering how to stick photo wallpaper on vinyl sheets, you should take into account that their structure should be closer to paper. It is extremely important to choose high-quality glue, otherwise the photo wallpaper will not stick well to the surface of the vinyl sheets. If the old or new sheets do not meet the specified requirements, it is recommended to abandon this idea. It is best to try to peel off the old wallpaper, thoroughly clean the wall and smooth it out. This can be done using hot water or special mixtures that are sold in any hardware store. Return to contents</a>
What kind of glue will it take to paste photo wallpapers on old canvases?
If the old wallpaper has a paper texture,It is worth focusing on the adhesive mixtures that are recommended by photo wallpaper manufacturers. They are usually indicated on the packaging, since a separate type of glue is provided for each type of canvas. The main types of glue for gluing photo wallpaper:
- Heavy (used for textile, non-woven, vinyl and textiles);
- light (usually only for paper sheets).
The mixture must be diluted in strict accordanceproportions that are indicated on the set of canvases. If this ratio is not observed, there is a risk of reducing the adhesion and viscosity of the adhesive solution. As a result, the canvases may not only come off with the passage of time, but also not stick to the surface of the old wallpaper. Return to the table of contents</a>
Marking of the surface of the wall under the gluing of the cloths
Calculation scheme for the area of the room for gluingwallpaper. An important point before pasting is marking the entire image that is presented on the wallpaper. Depending on this factor, you can determine in which areas of the wall you will need to work on the uniformity of the old canvases so that they do not show through the new one at the end of the process. Any set of such canvases contains a detailed description of the dimensions. Most often, they are indicated in centimeters, so it would be advisable to use a simple tape measure. With its help, you need to measure the distance, which is equal to the height of the entire picture on the canvas, and mark this point with a pencil. This is required for the center of the image so that it is correctly placed on the wall and is completely visible. The same should be done along the width of the canvas. After marking, you need to connect all the points with vertical and horizontal lines. In the future, you will be guided by this marking in order to place the picture most accurately. Return to the table of contents</a>
Recommendations for the selection and gluing of wallpaper
Considering that the permissible density of the canvasesimage is within 200-400 g/m2, you need to choose a set with medium, high or extra high density. There are also low-density wallpapers on sale, but they are not suitable for pasting over old canvases. When choosing canvases with medium density, you should pay attention to the exact indicators. For this variety, they vary within 150-250 g/m2.
Considering that the density of the old wallpaperis within 200-400 g/m2, you should select photo wallpaper with medium, high or ultra-high density. At the same time, you can purchase canvases with high and ultra-high density without fear. Their indicators start from 300 g/m2 and higher. The adhesive mixture should be purchased depending on the density. If in the case of medium-density and high-density canvases the brand of the required glue is indicated on the packaging, then a special glue designed only for this type is usually included with ultra-high-density wallpaper. In order to increase the reliability of the adhesion of new and old canvases, it is recommended to prepare an adhesive solution in accordance with the specified proportions and add about 10-15% PVA glue to it. This will not only strengthen the connection, but also make the mass more plastic, which will significantly simplify the gluing procedure. Following this guide, you will be able to paste over the room with photo wallpaper over old canvases without any problems. The result of your efforts will be most effective if you pay attention to all the nuances that accompany this process.
